Hang Jebat's Mausoleum

Here lies Hang Jebat who was one of Melaka's famous Five Companions who died a tragic death at the hand of his best friend, Tuah. Prior to the incident, Hang Jebat was seeking avenge on the death of his friend, Hang Tuah, who was framed for treason by those who disliked him. It is said that Hang Tuah had allegedly consorting one of the queen's ladies-in-waiting. Tuah was supposed to be killed for his offence but Bendahara Tun Perak saved him.In the name of "justice", Hang Jebat defied the Sultan until the Ruler could no longer stand his unruly behaviours. The problem was that Hang Jebat could not be defeated as he was armed with the Taming Sari Kris, a dagger reputed to possess magical powers. For this reason, Tun Perak bravely told the Sultan about Hang Tuah's condition and even asked for Hang Tuah's forgiveness to prevent further bloodshed. The Sultan pardoned Hang Tuah and ordered him to eliminate Jebat.During the fight, the duo fought twice to a standstill and had to take a rest, before Hang Tuah was able to grab the Taming Sari from Hang Jebat's hands. He then gave Hang Jebat the Sultan's kris. The furious exchanges continued until Hang Jebat lunged at Hang Tuah but missed. His dagger was deeply implanted into a wooden post.Upon seeing this, Hang Tuah took the opportunity and mortally wounded Hang Jebat in the stomach. It is said that Hang Jebat's body was thrown into the sea, although two fine graves, one here and the other at the Terendak Camp, an army base in the north-west of the state, have been associated with him.

Getting there

Melaka is easily accessible by roads. From Kuala Lumpur, you can take express busses to Melaka at Puduraya Bus Station. The two and half hour journey will cost you around RM7.90. This mausoleum is situated at Jalan Kampung Pantai, Bandar Hilir where you can take either taxi (RM6), trishaw (RM20 per hour, RM6 for any one way trip) or town bus (No 17) to take you there from the bus stand.